I have just received the service history of the boat from the 'small craft historical research group- Mr Holtham'. . .it tells me the boat was built in 1953, and never allocated to any particular ship. It was fitted with a Coventry KF4 engine, and built by John Bushnell ltd of Wargrave , near Reading.

It was known as a 'Fast motor boat- " FMB", and I now have it's complete life history, which is just fabulous !

Well done Pathfinder. . . . .A lot of water has passed under the bridge since I posted that letter in July 2007. The FMD 5383 is now named- 'Dragonfly' and is about to have the engine -( 1953 GrayMarine Express 4-140) fitted. Launch is now postponed till 2010. I wonder which of them will get wet first ? Next time I cross the Channel we'll drop in and say hello to 'Dainty'. . . . .cheers.

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